ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010990C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, his request for award of the Purple Heart must be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010992C070208
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his upgraded discharge. On 16 March 1970, the appropriate separation authority approved the discharge request and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. On 14 July 1977, the applicant’s discharge was upgraded to general under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010997C070208
The applicant requests award of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), Army Service Medal, correctly known as the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Army Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NPDR). It is awarded to members of the U.S. Army for successful completion of overseas tours. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010998C070208
He stated that he understood that under the Army Student Loan Repayment Program, the Army will not repay student loans in excess of $65,000.00 regardless of the amount of his student loans, and that he was required to make all interest payments of his student loans during his enlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's DA Form 3286-66 be amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040010999C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaigns Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his entitlement to the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge; and that his honorable discharge orders from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) show he held the rank of private first class/E-3 (PFC/E-3). The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011000C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011000 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that she be given Non-Physician Board Certification Pay (NPBCP) for the period 10 February 1996 to 31 December 2002. The applicant's military records show that she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011002C070208
The Board misstated his rebuttal to the advisory opinion, stating in effect that the extension board later recognized the problem by selecting him for colonel from the FY 2004 extension board, when in fact he stated that the AGR extension board deprived the Army of a DA selected colonel, and had since recognized this problem, with the FY 2004 extension board meeting on 1 December 2003 (paragraph 15 in the Consideration of Evidence section). Immediately subsequent to the results of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011005C070208
Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 11 December 1970; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 10 December 1973. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011008C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Because of the protections provided under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Act of 1943, a service member’s legal residence does not change until the member acts to establish a new residence in the state in which assigned. The applicant's DD Form 214 clearly shows that he is a resident of the State of California, domiciled at the time of his active military service in Porterville, California.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011013C070208
The applicant claims she has only one official military record, which would be viewed for promotion by either a RC or ADL promotion selection board, and she feels if she is qualified and selected for promotion to LTC by the RC, she should also be qualified to be promoted on the ADL. She also questions how the same military record used to select her for promotion to LTC in the RC does not result in her being qualified and selected for promotion on active duty. Paragraph 1-35 of the officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011015C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. On 5 October 1976, the applicant’s commander recommended he be discharged for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 13. Documents in his personnel file indicate his chain of command gave him "time off from duty" to take care of family problems.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011017C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to reflect he enlisted under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP). Prior to arriving at USARIEM he had no knowledge of the ACASP or its role in accelerated promotion at the time of his enlistment and he was never given the same opportunity as other Soldiers who entered the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011018C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge, issued by the Army Discharge Review Board under Secretarial Authority, be changed to a medical retirement. On 28 May 2004, the ADRB reviewed the applicant's case. There is no evidence in available records which shows the applicant was treated for mental illness during the period of enlistment under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011019C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records through counsel. Paragraph 3-20 of Army Regulation 623-105 states, in pertinent part, that Part V of the form provides for the rater's evaluation of the rated officer's performance and potential. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows the contested report did not accurately reflect the SR's considered opinion and objective judgment of the applicant's performance and potential at the time the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011021C070208
Brenda K. Koch | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Enlistment Bonus Manager, U. S. Army Human Resources Command, in a 16 November 2004 email to apparently the applicant's finance office, stated, "…We had a cap of $6000 for a 3 year enlistment…" DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although it appears the Seasonal Bonus was not authorized for the applicant unless he enlisted for at least 4 years, the Seasonal Bonus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011022C070208
On 27 October 1945, the applicant completed a Request for Decoration and/or Citation Form wherein he claimed that he was entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Commendation Medal and his records should be corrected to show this decoration. Since the available records show that he was honorably discharged and his records contain award recommendations which state numerous positive actions performed by the applicant, he is entitled to correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011027C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge, the "Silver German Schutzenschnur" (a German Marksmanship Badge), the Combat Infantryman Badge, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was awarded or qualified for or authorized to accept the German...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011032C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011032 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There is, however, no evidence concerning the Bronze Star Medal Certificate apparently forwarded to him by the National Personnel Records Center. Consequently, his request that he be issued a “correct” Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011033C070208
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to authorize a higher COLA rate in this case. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show he was authorized the higher OHA rate he is now authorized since the date of his lease, 1 November 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was authorized the higher OHA rate he now receives since the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011036C070208
The applicant's military service record shows that he enlisted in the U.S. Army on 14 August 1967. Based on evidence of records, the applicant is authorized award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class unit citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011046C070208
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to authorize a higher COLA rate in this case. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show he was authorized the higher OHA rate he is now authorized since the date of his lease, 15 August 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was authorized the higher OHA rate he now receives since the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011055C070208
The applicant requests correction of Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: the Good Conduct Medal; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm; the Presidential Unit Citation; the Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011056C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011056 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that the 12 weeks of training he spent at Fort Benning, Georgia be added to Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011059C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011059 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011060C070208
Robert Rogers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the award of the Bronze Star Medal be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011061C070208
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to authorize a higher COLA rate in this case. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show he was authorized the higher OHA rate he is now authorized since the date of his lease, 1 September 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was authorized the higher OHA rate he now receives since the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011062C070208
Evidence of record shows that the applicant arrived in "Muenster NRW" on 7 August 2002 and entered into a lease on 1 September 2002. The "Muenster H" OHA rate was higher than the "other NRW" OHA rate. However, as the advisory opinion states, the per diem committee cannot establish rates retroactively and no authorization is available at the higher "Muenster H" rate for OHA during the period of the applicant's lease.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011064C070208
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to authorize a higher COLA rate in this case. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show he was authorized the higher OHA rate he is now authorized since the date of his lease, 8 September 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was authorized the higher OHA rate he now receives since the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011065C070208
Therefore, it would not be appropriate to authorize a higher COLA rate in this case. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show he was authorized the higher OHA rate he is now authorized since the date of his lease, 1 February 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was authorized the higher OHA rate he now receives since the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011066C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). There is no record showing that the applicant received a third award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011069C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that her late father, a former service member (FSM), be acknowledged as a "casualty of war." The applicant provides the following documents in support of her request: Self-Authored Statement; Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55); Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Letter dated 31 July 1951; and Death Certificate. That agency determined that the evidence of record indicated that the FSM developed the chest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011072C070208
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records, which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, and there is no evidence in his records that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011077C070208
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster, Air Medal, and any other awards to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011078C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that his narrative reason for separation is unjust for the following reasons: (1) there is not enough evidence to support it; (2) there is no evidence in his military records to support the reasons cited by his unit commander for separation (repeated failures to repair, disrespect, disobedience, and violation of a general regulation) or the reason cited for waiving a rehabilitative transfer (resisting rehabilitation attempts); and (3) that Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011079C070208
Leonard Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011082C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s discharge proceedings are not in the available records, however, on 7 October 1971, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10. The Board notes that the applicant has failed to submit evidence in support of his allegations, that he was advised that he would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011083C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A 7 January 1993 Physical Evaluation Board found the applicant physically fit and recommended that he be returned to duty with a physical profile limiting his activities. There is no available evidence to show that the applicant was unable to perform his military duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011085C070208
The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual’s civilian employability. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge, thus compensating the individual for loss of a career; while the VA may rate any service connected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011086C070208
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the rank of corporal instead of specialist four. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct that error by showing the rank of corporal in Item 5a of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011087C070208
Patrick H. McGann, Jr. | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Only when there is evidence to support an incorrect RE code or when there is an administrative error should an applicant be advised to request a correction. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may, at any time after the charges...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011089C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM’s WD AGO Form 100 indicates that he held the rank of PFC at the time he was separated. The policy in effect at the time provided for entering the rank a member held on the date of separation in Item 3 and the highest rank a member held in Item 38 of the WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011090C070208
The applicant states that after his sentence he should have been awarded a general under honorable conditions discharge. It also notes that a general discharge, when authorized, may be issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011091C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show promotion to the rank and pay grade of sergeant, E-5. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any evidence, that he was ever promoted to sergeant, E-5. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011092C070208
There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15- year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011093C070208
He further states that his unit was awarded various unit awards but none were included in his records. The Combat Action Ribbon is a Department of the Navy award; therefore, this Board does not have authority to award the Combat Action Ribbon and it is not discussed further in these Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Combat Patch, and amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011095C070208
There were no service medical records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. Therefore, the Bronze Star Medal is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service during World War II. The applicant's separation document notes the applicant served within the continental United States for 15 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011102C070208
The applicant requests, on behalf of her spouse, a disabled former service member (FSM), that his request for award of the Purple Heart be reconsidered. The applicant provides a copy of a March 2004 Department of Veterans Affairs examination which notes that her spouse had his feet and ears examined in addition to an examination for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.) Unfortunately, the medical examination, conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2004 contains no new evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011110C070208
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, National Guard Bureau extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, National Guard Bureau extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. Records show the applicant was considered by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011124C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he received Federal Recognition as a first lieutenant effective 31 January 1997. A National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 62-E (Application for Federal Recognition), dated 10 December 1996, was completed requesting Federal Recognition of the applicant as a first lieutenant in the Aviation Branch. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011132C070208
The applicant states he was a member of the Army National Guard until 1 May 1985 when he was discharged and received a general discharge certificate. Other than his separation order, documents associated with his 1985 discharge from the Army National Guard were not in records available to the Board. The fact that there is no indication the applicant submitted a statement in his own behalf as part of his 1986 request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial which might have explained...